Atkinson and Lovejoy Conservation Internships
Framingham MA
DESCRIPTION
The interns have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the Society's conservation initiatives while assisting staff in conducting training programs, retrieving data from the heritage programs, obtaining landowner permission for rare plant surveys, sending out volunteer assignments, and entering data. Additionally, the interns are involved in planning and implementing restoration and management activities, invasive species initiatives, general floristic surveys, and PCV field trips to botanically interesting locations throughout the region.
SKILLS
Candidates should have some familiarity with the flora of New England and ecological processes, excellent speaking and writing skills, good phone skills, a willingness to call landowners, and a sense of humor. Interns must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations. Some long days in difficult situations (hot, buggy, and wet) are required.
DETAILS
Internships: Two full-time, 26-week positions
Starting date: Flexible, as early as March 20, but no later than May 15, 2016
Compensation: A seasonal internship with a stipend of $275.00 a week, plus free housing provided by the Society (which is taxed as a benefit valued at $125/week)
Application Deadline: February 19, 2016 for current year's internships
QUESTIONS?
Please contact: Laney Widener, Botanical Coordinator, at (508) 877-7630 ext. 3204, or lwidener@newenglandwild.org.
TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list by email to: Laney Widener, Botanical Coordinator, at lwidener@newenglandwild.org.